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Team Rocket Japanese Singles Plummet: Top Picks to Grab Now

Author : Leo Update : May 14,2025

As we eagerly await the arrival of Destined Rivals in the US on May 30, collectors are already diving into the Japanese Glory of Team Rocket sets. With the initial excitement cooling down and prices dropping rapidly, now is a prime time to pick up singles. This isn't just the typical post-release dip; it's due to increased stock availability and the departure of speculative investors, making it more cost-effective to buy cards individually rather than splurging on overpriced sealed boxes. Here’s why purchasing singles from the Glory of Team Rocket set could be a savvy move for US collectors right now.

TL;DR: Single Card Prices Are Crashing

### Glory of Team Rocket Booster Box

4$146.99 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 125/098

2$370.77 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 124/098

1$163.00 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 127/098

1$107.00 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 126/098

1$99.00 at TCG Player

The current market value for Japanese booster boxes of The Glory of Team Rocket set is more than double the original shelf price. We haven't witnessed this level of overpricing since the 151 set, but there's a silver lining: we're seeing the end of stock shortages for Pokémon TCG worldwide.

Consider Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex SIR; its sold listings started at $500 around April 20th but have plummeted to $370.77 in recent days. This is a significant market correction. Similarly, Team Rocket's Moltres ex SIR has seen a decrease from $250 to $163—a $87 drop in about a week. These swift price drops indicate that more scalpers are exiting the market, reducing artificial price inflation at launch.

Most Affordable Team Rocket Cards

### Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 130/098

0$74.27 at TCG Player### Jamming Tower - 132/098

0$32.00 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 131/098

0$27.95 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Mewtwo ex - 114/098

0$38.75 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Nidoking ex - 116/098

0$12.94 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Crobat ex - 117/098

0$14.97 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Moltres ex - 112/098

0$10.75 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Persian ex - 118/098

0$12.99 at TCG Player

It's not just about the high-end chase cards. The Glory of Team Rocket set includes stunning Super Rare ex and Hyper Rare ex variants that often get overlooked. For example, Team Rocket's Mewtwo Super Rare ex has increased in value by about $6 since its release, now sitting at $38.75. These cards feature a captivating art style reminiscent of Journey Together, showcasing full-color Pokémon with their trainers' outlines in the background—definitely worth collecting.

While Team Rocket's Nidoking Super Rare ex has seen a decline from $26 to a stable $12.94, it remains a must-have for fans of the first generation and watchers of the original Pokémon anime series. Its menacing appearance rivals Brock with a frying pan, making it a great card to buy now and watch its value grow over time. The same goes for Moltres and Crobat.

Best Team Rocket Trainer Cards

### Team Rocket's Giovanni - 129/098

0$34.95 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Ariana - 128/098

0$39.94 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Archer - 120/098

0$14.99 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Ariana - 119/098

0$18.95 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Giovanni - 121/098

0$17.10 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Proton - 123/098

0$15.00 at TCG Player

The Glory of Team Rocket set evokes nostalgia for fans of generations one and two, especially with cards featuring Giovanni and Ariana. Giovanni, the iconic leader of Team Rocket in Kanto, and Ariana, the interim boss in Johto, are particularly noteworthy. Giovanni 129/098 may hold its value around the $17 mark, so any listing below that is a great deal. In this set, if it's Giovanni or Mewtwo, expect to pay a premium.

Team Rocket's Ariana 128/098 features stunning artwork and is currently priced between $17 and $18. Any listing under $18 is a good deal, especially given the set's recent release.

Best Team Rocket Art Rares

### Team Rocket's Houndoom - 100/098

0$12.49 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Raticate - 108/098

0$7.96 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Wobbuffet - 103/098

0$7.31 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Weezing - 105/098

0$8.95 at TCG Player### Blaziken - 101/098

0$9.40 at TCG Player### Kangaskhan - 110/098

0$8.67 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Murkrow - 106/098

0$6.96 at TCG Player### Zamazenta - 107/098

0$4.49 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Orbeetle - 104/098

0$2.95 at TCG Player### Clamperl - 102/098

0$3.00 at TCG Player### Team Rocket's Spidops - 099/098

0$2.60 at TCG Player### Regirock ex - 115/098

0$7.15 at TCG Player### Cetitan ex - 113/098

0$3.50 at TCG Player### Glory of Team Rocket Booster Pack

0$3.41 at TCG Player

Some of the finest artwork in the Scarlet and Violet era can be found in illustration rares and art rares. These cards are often undervalued but visually stunning, making them perfect for collectors looking to expand their collections with valuable and aesthetically pleasing cards.

Team Rocket's Meowth 109/098 is currently priced at around $19.25, down nearly $20 from its launch price. Given its iconic connection to Team Rocket, this is a great deal if you can find it below $20.

Blaziken 101/098 is another card to watch, with its breathtaking artwork and the potential for value growth. Its "Infernal Legs" attack can deal 120 damage to both an active and a benched Pokémon, making it a strategic choice for gameplay and a card to buy now before its value rises.

While opening boosters of The Glory of Team Rocket can be tempting, the bargains on single cards are hard to ignore. Keep in mind that prices mentioned here are accurate at the time of writing, and stock availability on TCG Player can fluctuate. That's part of the thrill of collecting!